wife, mother, author
One thing I have discovered as a mother of a high school senior is how overwhelming the information coming at you can become! Between college application deadlines, ACT/SAT tests, college visits and so many decisions that need to be made in the midst … [Continue reading]
February. It's a hard month. It's typically cold, grey and dreary. The sky weeps for days and my own heart lurches and sputters each morning. I attempt to kick start it, but historically I'm already running on empty in February. This February I … [Continue reading]
If you were accused of loving your spouse, could you be convicted in a court of law based on the evidence? Is there proof beyond a reasonable doubt or preponderance of the evidence that could convince a jury? Is there direct evidence that supports … [Continue reading]
Have you joined the Instant Pot craze? Or are you wondering why in the world your friends are suddenly raving about all the things they made in their brand new Instant Pot? Still wondering what it is? Well, basically, if a crock pot and a pressure … [Continue reading]
Chickens and kittens were part of my country living dreams. Little did I know that farm fresh eggs from my backyard chickens would create some learning opportunities for me! Store bought eggs are 30 or more days old when they reach the grocery store. … [Continue reading]
Earlier in December I saw a vague post that alerted me that Dr. Helena Carlson from Lewis & Clark College had passed away. I wanted to hope it was inaccurate, although I knew she had been ailing for some time. Today I set about searching the … [Continue reading]
The American Heart Association recommends bison meat as a healthy lean red meat. (Bison is listed as buffalo on the AHA website.) As if that isn’t the best endorsement ever there are also several other diet plans trending as we ring in the new year … [Continue reading]
In September I joined my friend Anne-Marie Faiola's 42 Day Best Day Ever Challenge. Afterwards I felt so good that I stayed on it until her Best Holiday Ever 21 Day Challenge started in November. And the results have been so amazing that I am already … [Continue reading]
I’ve continued to stay on Anne Marie’s Best Day Ever Challenge, even when there is not current challenge because I feel so good when I eat BDE compliant foods. The group shares a lot of recipes. I’ve been experimenting with what I’ve learned to come … [Continue reading]
My mother was born to travel. She loved maps—with a passion—she loved history and art. I think above all her passion, she loved traveling with family—teaching, sharing, digging deeper, pointing out the details and savoring all the textures … [Continue reading]
One side won. One side lost. It was always going to be that way. It always has been that way. It is okay to be shocked, sad and scared if your side didn’t win. It is okay to be happy, relieved and hopeful if your side did win. For those … [Continue reading]
